Traveling Laborer

SA Recycling; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety & Profitability Bonuses

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Traveling Laborer to join our team. The role involves traveling to local salvage yards to prep vehicles for crushing by draining fluids and removing batteries and parts, and assisting in loading and securing vehicles for transport.

Work is outdoors in varying weather, with safety first. Benefits include health options, 401k, weekly pay, and uniforms/PPE; prior forklift experience is a plus, bilingual abilities desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by draining and capturing all fluids; and removing the battery, catalytic converter and other identified vehicle parts.
• Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment, air compressors, vehicle racks, CFC recovery equipment, hydraulic shears, and heavy equipment.
• Help with loading and securing processed vehicles for transportation, using chains, straps, netting, etc.
• Maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Clean work area daily and after the project is completed.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Provide backup or help throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader

Telescoping boom forklift

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for a hard-working, dependable and safety-minded individual to join our team as a Traveling Laborer. As a Traveling Laborer you will be part of a team that travels to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by removing fluids, batteries, and other identified components. You will also aid in the loading and securing of vehicles on the trailer for transport; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of a Laborer

• Travel to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by draining and capturing all fluids; and removing the battery, catalytic converter and other identified vehicle parts.
• Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment, air compressors, vehicle racks, CFC recovery equipment, hydraulic shears, and heavy equipment.
• Help with loading and securing processed vehicles for transportation, using chains, straps, netting, etc.
• Maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Clean work area daily and after the project is completed.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Provide backup or help throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of a Laborer

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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